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• Another 12 people die with coronavirus at the BRI in a week

  18-05-2020 22:05 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Southmead Hospital's figures have also increased
  
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• Fox gets head stuck between two walls in Bristol

  18-05-2020 21:50 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The RSPCA is experiencing a surge in calls
  
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• Bristol scholar wants Iftar Day on international calendar

  18-05-2020 21:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Afdal Feroz says the event would raise global awareness about fasting during Ramadan.
  
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• Fly-tipping warning after shed dumped next to public toilets

  18-05-2020 21:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "There is no good reason to fly-tip now or at any time."
  
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• Dad with muscular dystrophy 'felt expendable' after being denied medical filters

  18-05-2020 20:48 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The coronavirus pandemic has caused a global shortage of ventilator filters
  
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• Temporary sites set up for vehicle dwellers during pandemic

  18-05-2020 20:36 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The temporary sites at Sea Mills and Hengrove provide space for vehicle dwellers to safely self isolate during pandemic
  
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• Dad found with sex worker left three children home alone in 'dirty' room

  18-05-2020 20:15 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Parent pleaded guilty to child cruelty charges
  
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• National Lottery results: Set for Life winning numbers on Monday, May 18

  18-05-2020 20:09 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
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• Bristol Water releases statement on 'extremely dangerous' parking

  18-05-2020 20:02 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  'Please do not park on public highways, this is dangerous to you and other motorists."
  
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• Tyrone Hayman death: Boy 'killed teenager over phone charger argument'

  18-05-2020 19:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A 15-year-old boy murdered Tyrone Hayman, 17, with a "Rambo-style" knife, a court hears.
  
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• The tributes paid to Bristol people who died after contracting coronavirus

  18-05-2020 19:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Tributes to 18 of the people who have died in the pandemic in the past two months
  
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• Boy, 15, accused of using "Rambo-style" knife to murder teenager

  18-05-2020 19:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The defendant, who cannot be identified due to his age, allegedly stabbed Tyrone Hayman to death in Bristol on December 14
  
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• The National Trust car parks near Bristol which are reopening

  18-05-2020 18:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Mendip Hills car park is among those which have reopened
  
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• Man who claimed he had COVID-19 spat in PC's mouth

  18-05-2020 18:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Scott Brain admitted assaulting an emergency worker
  
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• Wildlife park to launch drive-thru experience

  18-05-2020 17:58 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Visitors will be able to feed the attraction's animals from their car window
  
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• The Mall's owner warns over debt as lockdown hits retailers

  18-05-2020 17:39 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Intu has been trying to pay down debts of almost £4.5billion
  
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• Steve Lansdown: Bristol Bears owner believes current Premiership salary cap should stay

  18-05-2020 17:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bristol owner Steve Lansdown says the Premiership should "foster and encourage ambition" by keeping the existing salary cap.
  
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• Mourners socially distance along street to pay respects to reggae musician

  18-05-2020 17:18 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Crowds lined the streets to bid farewell to well-known saxophonist and chef Adolf 'Junior' Hines
  
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• Buster Footman: Tributes paid to football club legend

  18-05-2020 17:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Former Royal Marine, Buster Footman raised more than £100,000 for armed forces charities.
  
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• Travellers get key to park after being 'locked in'

  18-05-2020 16:26 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "We are putting our trust in them. We are trying to be human to fellow humans"
  
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• Bristol man wakes up from coma with 'no idea' what coronavirus is

  18-05-2020 16:15 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "We had to explain to him that there was a virus out there, explain that everything was shut."
  
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• Heartbroken parents want Covid-Kawasaki link investigated

  18-05-2020 16:13 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Eight-month-old Alexander Parsons died after being diagnosed with Kawasaki disease
  
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• Mayor accuses Government of "really messing up" decision to reopen schools

  18-05-2020 16:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Marvin Rees said he would back headteachers in their decision on whether or not to reopen on June 1
  
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• Man who was going to sell drugs to pay off debt avoids jail

  18-05-2020 16:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Luke Mighty has shown the court he is turning his life around after admitting drug offences
  
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• How court trials are coping with coronavirus

  18-05-2020 14:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The first jury trials have begun since the Covid-19 lockdown halted UK courtroom proceedings.
  
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• Police van tyres slashed while officers out enforcing lockdown

  18-05-2020 14:41 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The vehicle was parked near Brandon Hill while officers were out on patrol
  
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• Spain sets date when it aims to welcome back UK tourists - Bristol Live

  18-05-2020 14:14
  
  Spain sets date when it aims to welcome back UK tourists  Bristol Live
  
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• Silt being removed from beauty spot during warm weather

  18-05-2020 13:59 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Local residents have been pressing for Portishead's lake to be drained and the silt cleared for years
  
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• What will happen next to the homeless in the coronavirus lockdown?

  18-05-2020 13:55 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Does the 'Everyone In' scheme still apply?
  
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• Dunelm reopens Bristol superstore

  18-05-2020 13:53 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The popular homeware retailer is back
  
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• Huge three-hour queues at Bristol tip on first day of reopening

  18-05-2020 13:42 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The tips could have to close again if the situation is deemed unsafe
  
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• Concerns over police commissioner's bid to join Avon Fire Authority

  18-05-2020 13:42 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  If allowed to join, the police and crime commissioner for Avon and Somerset would be given full voting rights
  
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• Firefighters driving ambulances to help relieve pressure on NHS

  18-05-2020 13:32 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Crews will also be involved in trauma care and the delivery of medicine
  
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• Work to repair historic cinema's leaky roof restarts

  18-05-2020 13:31 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Contractors working to repair the roof at Clevedon's Curzon Cinema were forced to down tools temporarily due to coronavirus lockdown
  
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• Bristol student feels 'let down and neglected' by university's support

  18-05-2020 13:28 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The university says it is supporting all students through a 'challenging time'
  
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• A drive-in cinema could be coming to town near Bristol

  18-05-2020 13:25 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The town's cinema has been closed and is now looking at different ways to give movie goers their film fix
  
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• Café loved for its incredible 'freakshakes' reopens

  18-05-2020 13:18 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Serving the most extravagant milkshakes money can buy
  
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• When the Met Office says it will be as hot as Ibiza this week

  18-05-2020 13:08 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Here's the most up to date forecast
  
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• People warned of dangers of swimming in lakes and rivers

  18-05-2020 12:56 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  With temperatures soaring into the mid twenties there are fears more people could head to lakes and rivers to cool off
  
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• The three coronavirus signs to look for as NHS adds new symptom

  18-05-2020 12:53 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A persistent cough and high temperature were the symptoms people were initially told to look out for
  
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• Appeal after police van damaged

  18-05-2020 12:29 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We are investigating an act of criminal damage against a marked police van in Bristol over the weekend. The vehicle was parked in Great George Street on Saturday 16 May while officers conducting a foot patrol of the area. Its tyres were slashed at some point between 2.30-4pm. PS Richard Jones said:
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• How religious communities are embracing technology during lockdown

  18-05-2020 12:04 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The team finds out how religious communities are staying connected
  
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• Plans to transform historic Bath mansion into hotel put on hold

  18-05-2020 11:54 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A decision on the plans was supposed to be made in February 2020
  
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• Tributes paid after death of ex-physio and Bristol City 'legend'

  18-05-2020 11:07 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  He was an icon of Bristol football for many during the 1990s
  
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• More KFC restaurants reopen for delivery and drive-thru

  18-05-2020 09:48 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Seven are now open in Bristol
  
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• Recycling centres reopening today - what you need to know

  18-05-2020 08:18 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Avonmouth and St Philips recycling centres in Bristol are reopening with a new number plate system in place
  
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• Plea from Motion as future of award-winning club hangs in balance

  18-05-2020 08:02 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The multi-use development planned opposite it will be decided by Bristol City Council later this month
  
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• 'Desperate people cannot feed families' after missing out on scheme

  18-05-2020 08:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "There are more than a million families being forced into poverty as a direct result of this decision – and that is indefensible"
  
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• Live coronavirus updates: Bristol cases, recycling centres reopen

  18-05-2020 07:41 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A summary of the biggest developments in the Covid-19 pandemic
  
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• Abusive stalker tracked woman down, saying he had help from 'friend at GCHQ'

  18-05-2020 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Tyrone O'Neill branded a bully by judge after spitting in victim's face and bombarding her with a tirade of demeaning messages
  
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